Mikaela Ann Naidoo
Accounts Payable Admin
Boksburg East
Summary
Meticulous accounting professional bringing 8 years of experience in strategic planning, customer relationship management, and account reconciliation. Strong Quickbooks and SAP proficiency with precise and accurate nature. Expertise in financial data entry and record-keeping.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Accounting Assistant
BASF Chemetall Pty Ltd
Boksburg East
09.2023 - Current
- Expedited invoice processing with effective communication between internal departments and external vendors.
- Input financial data and produced reports using SAP and Excel.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements for timely and accurate reporting to management.
- Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial data, protecting company integrity and privacy rights of individuals involved.
- Assisted management with annual expense plans to strategically track income or revenue.
- Managed high-volume invoice processing tasks while consistently meeting tight deadlines for vendor payments.
- Completed payroll functions to facilitate accurate and prompt staff payments.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Completed financial reports, providing insight into performance, operations, and cash flow.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Prepared monthly VAT recons
- Managed over 60 vendors per month
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports
- Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets
Accounts Payable Accountant
BASF Chemetall Pty Ltd
Boksburg East
10.2016 - 09.2023
- Reduced manual data entry errors by implementing Excel macros to automate repetitive tasks related to invoice inputting.
- Increased accuracy in financial transactions by maintaining a well-organized filing system for all accounts payable documentation.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Developed strong working knowledge of various accounting software programs, optimizing their use for efficient accounts payable processing.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
- Contributed to successful implementation of a new ERP system by serving as subject matter expert for the accounts payable module.
- Enhanced financial reporting capabilities with thorough analysis of variances between actual expenses versus budgeted amounts.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Supported cash flow management initiatives through regular monitoring of outstanding invoices and proactively following up on overdue payments from customers.
- Enhanced vendor relationships through timely and accurate payment processing, fostering a positive rapport between the company and vendors.
- Processed accounts payable through SAP platform.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve any billing disputes or issues, resulting in improved interdepartmental communication.
- Improved invoice processing efficiency by streamlining accounts payable procedures and implementing an automated system.
- Facilitated audits by ensuring availability of appropriate documentation, leading to smoother audit processes and minimal findings.
- Trained new employees on accounts payable processes, contributing to a seamless integration into the team.
- Ensured accurate expense allocation with diligent review of invoices for proper general ledger coding.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Business Management
UNISA
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2020 - 08.2024
No Degree - Taxation
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa 02.2024 - 03.2024
Higher Certificate - Economics Management Science
UNISA
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2018 - 06.2019
Skills
SYSPRO
Bank Statement Reconciliation
Cash Flow analysis
MS Office
Audit reporting
Account Reconciliation
Excel Advanced
SAP S4 HANA
SYSPRO
Timeline
No Degree - Taxation
University of Cape Town
02.2024 - 03.2024
Accounting Assistant
BASF Chemetall Pty Ltd
09.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Business Management
UNISA
01.2020 - 08.2024
Higher Certificate - Economics Management Science
UNISA
01.2018 - 06.2019
Accounts Payable Accountant
BASF Chemetall Pty Ltd
10.2016 - 09.2023